Irish shoppers could soon feel a knock-on effect from the conflict in the Ukraine as the devastating war threatens to exacerbate the cost of living crisis.
Vladimir Putin's invasion has seen countries around the world inflict heavy sanctions on Russia, but that has not stopped the fighting and aerial 'bombardment' of Ukraine on Friday.
And the shocking events in Eastern Europe could soon have a direct impact on Ireland, with political leaders warning that the price of both fuel and food could soon rise.